SCOTT BUTLER hopes to top a memorable week by helping Nantwich Town to more FA Trophy success – even if his own road to Wembley is set to come to an end.
The Wrexham central defender, who is on loan at the Northern Premier Division One West side, has had his temporary spell at the Cheshire club extended for another week, making him available to play in The Dabbers’ fourth round clash at National League promotion-chasers, Solihull Moors.
“They’ve extended my loan for this week so I’m eligible to play at Solihull,” said Butler, who has already helped Paul Carden’s side to a penalty shoot-out win at Chester and a thrilling 3-2 home win over York City last month.
Solihull may be a more difficult proposition having climbed into the top four in the National League and Butler will be marking Moors’ former Wrexham striker Mark Beck at Damson Park on Saturday.
“It’s a free hit for us but we know we can cause an upset as we have in the last three rounds,” he added.
Butler, 20, heads to Solihull still buzzing after being in the away end in Shrewsbury on Sunday where he cheered the Reds on to a famous FA Cup third round victory at The Croud Meadow.
“I was in the away end and it was nice to get to an away game,” added Butler, who returned to Wrexham last year after a spell at Swansea City.
“I haven’t been to watch a game for ages because I’m playing now but it was a great win and the best atmosphere I’ve seen for a while.”
Butler, who hails from Ruabon, has impressed during his stint across the Cheshire border where another ex-Wrexham youngster, Kai Evans, is now plying his trade.
Darren Moss, the Wrexham-born former Wales international, who is now first team coach at Nantwich, has praised Butler’s displays.
“He’s been outstanding for us,” said Moss. “He has a brilliant attitude and he could definitely play at a higher level.
“The good thing about him is that he wants to learn and I’m trying to give him as much advice as I can.”
Butler has enjoyed his time at Nantwich, adding: “The games come thick and fast and it’s a very competitive league and all you want to do as a footballer is play games.
“I’ve really enjoyed my spell here. Mossy and Paul Carden have been very supportive and it’s worked out well as I train with Nantwich on Tuesdays and Thursdays and with Wrexham on Mondays and Fridays.”
What the future holds for Butler for the rest of the season remains to be seen but Reds boss Phil Parkinson rates the defender and has been pleased with his progress.
